Listening to Arnold J.’s new single, "Muddy Waters," isn't quite like anything else swirling around right now. It arrives with the gentle insistence of incoming tide, pulling you into its specific gravity. Arnold J., Ghanaian-born and now Canada-based, weaves a sound tagged as alt-country and folk, but those labels feel thin, like trying to contain smoke. There’s earthiness, sure, but his soulful vocal lines...

Yes, she has returned, and yes, she has succeeded once more. This time around, however, she improved upon it significantly. Her skills and expertise are unquestionable because she excels at everything she does. Yemi Love, a Nigerian-American singer and composer, recently released a new tune titled "Only You (Abokoku)" in which she portrays love in the most charming way imaginable. She explores the finer points of...